Duncan S. Ferguson

Gebundenes Buch

The Radical Teaching of Jesus

Beschreibung

The Radical Teaching of Jesus carefully and thoughtfully invites the reader into an understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus. Both his life and teachings are radical in that Jesus intended those who observed his life and heard his teachings to make a major change in their lives by fully receiving the power and presence of God. The implications of this transformation would result in a life of loving God with heart and mind and one's neighbor without condition. This volume underlines that to have a full understanding of the implications of the radical teaching of Jesus requires a careful reading of the history--of the Gospel records, of the circumstances in which Jesus lived, and of Jesus' sense of vocation. This understanding makes possible a more credible and nuanced grasp of the style and content of the life and teaching of Jesus and its extraordinary relevance for our rapidly changing and troubled global context. The book speaks poignantly both to those within the Christian family who find traditional categories regarding Jesus increasingly difficult to affirm, and to those of other faith traditions or religious unaffiliated who seek an authentic spiritual way.

Autor

Duncan S. Ferguson was born in Oregon and spent a major part of his life in the Northwest. He attended the University of Oregon where he received a bachelor's and master's degree. The early part of his career, following seminary, was engaging in campus ministry in Eugene. He received his PhD from the University of Edinburgh and continued his work in higher education as a chaplain, professor, and senior level administrator. He has written and edited several books including The Spirituality of the World Religions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wipf and Stock
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 552g
• ISBN-13: 9781498233811
• ISBN-10: 1498233813
• Artikelnr.: 44636277